Sofia , General info:

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria. It is situated in midst of the Balkan Peninsula. Bulgaria is the eldest country on the Balkans. Balkan means mountain area in Bulgarian Language. About 150 km from Sofia stays the Mousala Peek - it is the highest point of the Balkan Peninsula.

Sofia emerges as Trade Center of the Roman Empire(in its east part). The Roman Empire also imcludes the provinces: Mizia(capital Pleven link:www.pleven.bg), Trakia and Macedonia. During the Medieval this is what Bulgaria consists of.

Nowadays, in Sofia are situated a lot of economics branches. Sofia is an aim of a lot of foreign investments. The IT, Engineering and Financial and Economic sectors are really growing due to considerable input capital calculated around 10 billion EURO. On 1st of January 2007 Bulgaria is a member of the European Union.

Winnipeg , General info:
7/10

Beautiful city lying in the red river valley. Small city with everything any other large city has. takes about 50 minutes to an hour to drive across the city. metro population in and around 710,000. Capital city of Manitoba,Canada.

Winnipeg , Different stuff:
9/10

Osbourne Village, the most cultural and diverse area of Winnipeg just outside Downtown ,featuring many restaurants and shops for every walk of life of coarse including sushi lovers. Everything from gothic stores and tatoo places to a custom futon place and antique shop, along with small stores specializing in modern fashions and accessories.

Winnipeg , Don't miss:
10/10

Folklorama Festival and Fringe festival, two huge festivals in winnipeg in summer time. in February dont miss Festival Du Voyageur, the largest winter kitchen festival in the world.

Winnipeg , Food:
9/10

Winnipeg has the most restaurants per capita than any other place in Canada, if not the world. you will find everything from fantastic greek restaurants to ritzy steak houses or a la carte franchises. Favourites include The Current Restaurant and Lounge at the Inn At The Forks and Buccacinos on Corydon.

Winnipeg , Hotels:
10/10

Inn At The Forks is a must stay hotel, very elegant boutique hotel in the heart of down town at the forks, also beautiful historical Fort Garry Hotel, where Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Anne stayed on many occasions including when Winnipeg hosted the Americas at the 1999 Pan Am Games.

Winnipeg , Safety:
7/10

dont bike on the road.. or go into the North End area of winnipeg. everwhere else your very safe.